Magoffin County, KY

Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026

Fair Market Rents by bedroom size

HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.

Bedroom sizeFair Market RentEst. payment standard range
Studio$619/mo$557$681/mo
1 BR$790/mo$711$869/mo
2 BR$866/mo$779$953/mo
3 BR$1,038/mo$934$1,142/mo
4 BR$1,209/mo$1,088$1,330/mo

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Magoffin County, KY (FY 2026)

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Magoffin County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Magoffin County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$25,200
2 people$28,800
3 people$32,400
4 people$35,950
5 people$38,850
6 people$41,750
7 people$44,600
8 people$47,500

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →

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